workers compensation procedures osha training february 13, 2008
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Introduction
Ct Workers’ Compensation Act was first enacted in 1913
Basic premise – Provide wage replacement and other benefits, as well as medical treatment for those employees who have been injured, disabled or killed while performing their jobs.
Incident Reporting Policy
I. Policy Statement- the purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for reporting incidents occurring on or involving University property or personnel involved in University business. Safety security and risk management considerations require that such incidents be reported consistently.
II. Responsibilities
a. Emergencies
b. Reporting generally
Illness (job or university related)
Injury (job or university related)
Incident Reporting Policy
Report for ALL that apply
Emergency 911/Local Authority
Public Safety 3333
Environ. Health &
Safety
Dept Head, Supervisor or Applic.
Dean
Human Resources
Risk Management +/or General
Counsel
Physical Plant
Auto Accident (Off Campus – University Vehicle or Business)
X X X
Auto Accident (On Campus)
X2 X X X
Blood/Pathogen Spill X2 X X X X Chemical/Radioactive Spill
X2 X X X
Fire X2 X3 X X X Flooding X2 X X X X Illness (job or university related)
X X X X
Injury (job or university related)
X X X X
Injury (serious and/or requiring Medical Transport – Non employee)
X2 X X X X
Legal Action or Potential Legal Action
X X
Property Damage (University Owned or Rented Property (including automobiles))
X X X X X
Property Damage (Personal)1
X
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an injury, illness or chemical exposure while on the job, report immediately by phone to: 911 (if emergency medical attention is required) or Public
Safety x3333 (if necessary) Notify supervisor If employee needs medical attention and is able to drive,
he/she should go to Middlesex Hospital Occupational Medicine. If unable to drive, the supervisor should make arrangements to transport the employee.
After hours, Public Safety can transport the employee to Middlesex Hospital emergency room.
As soon as reasonably possible, employee should go to Human Resources and complete FRI (First Report of Injury). If unable to do so, supervisor should complete FRI.
HR Reporting Procedure
FRI sent to Meadowbrook TPA
For Physical Plant bargaining unit members, copy sent to Cliff Ashton
For all, copy sent to Bill Nelligan
Meadowbrook TPA Procedures
Call employee within 24 hours If necessary, appoint a nurse case manager Follow-up with doctor Update employer regularly Recommend light duty, if possible Work with employee until RTW
HR Status Reporting
Forward medical bills to Meadowbrook Receive regular status reports from claim
representative Advise Cliff/supervisor of status or anticipated
RTW date Confirm RTW Work with Alena to record time properly
Workers’ Compensation Payments
Plan is self-insured
First 2 weeks, WC benefit paid by Wesleyan
Beginning week 3, WC benefit paid by Meadowbrook TPA
Contacts
Human Resources
Tracy Thompson – receptionist x2100
Judy Buden – benefits x2338
Pat Melley – benefits x4889 Middlesex Hospital Occupational Center
534 Meadowbrook Road
Middletown, CT 06457
358-2765